Prime Bank hosts seminar on empowering youth at Hamdard University

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Hamdard University Bangladesh and its Voice of Business Club, organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, under its flagship initiative, PrimeAcademia.

Prof Md Monjarul Alam, vice-chancellor of the university, inaugurated the seminar as the chief guest, according to a press release. He emphasised the importance of stronger industry-academia collaboration to bridge the gap between education and real-world financial challenges.

M Nazeem A Choudhury, additional managing director and head of the consumer and SME banking division of the bank, delivered an address in which he highlighted how artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making and innovation are reshaping the future of banking.

He urged students to prepare for future careers by developing a well-rounded skill set that combines self-development, technology, creativity and purpose to drive inclusive growth.

M M Mahbub Hasan, senior vice-president and head of financial inclusion and school banking, focused on financial literacy and money management, underscoring their critical role in empowering youth to make informed financial decisions. He emphasised that early exposure to structured banking knowledge helps build financially responsible citizens and future leaders.

Kazi Reshad Mahboob, head of consumer protection and service quality at Prime Bank PLC, spoke on the importance of discipline and time management as essential components of future readiness.

Imran Khan, assistant professor at the university and adviser to the Voice of Business Club; Sonjoy Maitra, associate professor and treasurer (in-charge); and Mahmuda Akter, assistant professor and head of the Department of Business Administration, also addressed the session.